c. I am cool with having a stack of mail on my table for three months if and only if someone artistically decorates the top envelope with glitter and stickers.

10. How much do you think you’ll love your kid(s)?

a. A lot.

b. A lot.

c. A lot.

Well, there you have it. I could tell you what the answers mean, but that would be implying they mean something. I felt that three kids was right for me, and I hate mess and love having adult conversations, so either I’m a pretty big idiot or the number of kids you want is not a straightforward decision. I can, however, tell you that if you end up with kids, either just one or many, some of your best-held beliefs about yourself may change, e.g. that you have to sleep, that you have to shower daily, and that your kids shouldn’t crawl into the cabinets at the frozen yogurt place.

Dr. Samantha Rodman is a clinical psychologist in private practice in the DC area, a wife, and a mom of three. She blogs at Dr. Psych Mom, and has been featured in The Washington Post and The Huffington Post. Join her on Facebook and Twitter @DrPsychMom.